This outting was different than most for us. Up until now, we've been able to keep our outtings short and keep the littles in the stroller. At the corn maze, we had our friends (without kids) spend the day with us (saviors!!)- this was a HUGE help, and a wonderful treat for me to have adult company tied in! We've yet to really go anyplace with extra hands fully dedicated to us (usually they have kids too)- we don't have a very large circle locally, as all of our family and most of our friends are long distance. We also were at a venue that was safe, contained, and totally kid friendly- all parts to the equation of a successful outting with trip-tots that were let out of the cage (aka: the stroller)!
I had overwhelming feelings of fear as the four of us literally ran in every different direction chasing after the three of them! It was a fantastic day, but eye opening as well that my hubby and I can not do things like this very often until the littles are able to listen and follow directions. I'm very proud of my kids and my hubby and I to have had such a wonderful day- I can't say I was laid back, but I certainly tried to enjoy every minute I could. The laid back part is something i'm working on, but for now- in the middle of sleep deprivation for night potty training, long and endless days- never in my life having worked so hard-- laid back will come. For now, these trip-tots are too dependent on me helping our days to go as smooth as possible- I owe that to them so I work very hard to make it happen.
I say this with every ounce of my being- that my day to day with the trip-tots literally takes so much out of me- to plan every single event or outing to leave the house, between snacks, meals, sippy's, bathroom breaks/diaper changes, naps, schedules, clean up, etc. etc. etc. - my day is challenging to keep us all going and try to keep up all of our spirits to enjoy it is that we are doing. Tap on the back for this day - it was a hit, and all five of us (and our friends) had so much fun- memories made, job well done mommy and daddy!!!
